Brett Gibson is the Managing Partner at NextGen Venture Partners, an early-stage tech Venture Capital firm that brings together hundreds of part-time venture capitalists who invest in and support exceptional entrepreneurs. Prior to founding NextGen, Brett was in corporate development at LivingSocial, a venture-backed e-commerce firm. A graduate of the Harvard Business School and the University of Virginia, he has an extensive background in investing and acquisitions, including experience with The Carlyle Group. Brett currently serves in the Army National Guard and is qualified as a U.S. Army Ranger.

Please join us for a joint-event with GABA to celebrate the International women's day.

Resilience is the capacity to bounce back from setbacks rather than being overcome by them. We all have some resilience but have met people that seem to be more resilient in the face of adversity and will come back even stronger after surmounting tough situations.

What does it take to deal with stress and disappointments in your daily life?
What benefits can you derive from becoming more resilient?
Are entrepreneurs more resilient by nature or did they learn something that the rest of us can benefit from?

There are specific principles you can learn and practice to improve your resiliency in your professional and personal life. We’ll hear about those through the stories and varied experiences of our panel of amazing women who have all gone through tough times and have emerged even stronger.

With this evening’s event we are participating in the worldwide celebration of International Women’s Day. Let’s embrace our secret power of resilience!

We have unfortunate news. Gregory Jbara our honoree for the Oscar time event on February 22nd, just notified our Chairman and Chairman Emeritus and me that he is unable to be in Los Angeles on that evening to be the recipient of the award. Due to the short time frame in which we received this cancellation we will be postponing our event until March or April of this year. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you and we look forward to seeing you for our next event.

GREGORY JBARA - Mr. Jbara attended The University of Michigan from 1979 to 1982 and gained his BFA in acting from The Juilliard School in 1986. He is currently most recognizable as “DCPI Garrett Moore” on the hit CBS police drama Blue Bloods now celebrating it’s eighth season. On Broadway Mr. Jbara won the 2009 Tony Award®, Drama Desk Award® and Outer Critics Circle Award® for Best/Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance as Billy’s Dad, ‘Jackie Elliot’ in Billy Elliot the musical . Mr. Jbara also originated the roles of 'André Thibault' in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with John Lithgow for which Jbara received a Drama Desk® Nomination, 'Squash Bernstein' in Victor/Victoria with Julie Andrews and 'Sohovik' in the 1994 revival of Damn Yankees! with Victor Garber, Bebe Neuwirth and Jerry Lewis. In 1997 Mr. Jbara was the second actor to star as 'Billy Flynn' in the Tony Award winning revival of Chicago with Marilu Henner, Bebe Neuwirth and Joel Grey. Mr. Jbara has numerous LA Theatre credits and numerous TV recurring roles on top shows, spanding his 30 years in acting. Born and raised in the Detroit suburb of Westland, Michigan, Mr. Jbara now resides in Los Angeles with his wife Julie and sons Zachary and Aidan. View full bio and credits at www.GregoryJbara.com.

(Private Residence of H.E. Ambassador Christoph BubbConsul General of Switzerland in New York)

Feb. 6, 2018

New York

Join the Conversation: Major Trends Are Shaping the Evolution of 3D Printing

Join the Conversation: Major Trends Are Shaping the Evolution of 3D Printing

The Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce New York Chapter has the pleasure of inviting you to a unique event that brings together two leaders in the area of 3D printing presented by Sika, ARCHITECT magazine and E&Y. Learn about the trends and innovations that are defining our industry.

KEYNOTE:
Nikhil Raghu, Senior Manager, Advisory, Ernst & Young LLP US

Industrialization of the Construction
Dr. Didier Lootens

Venue:

Ernst & Young

5 Times Square, 23rd floor Conference Center

New York, NY 10036

Dec. 7, 2017

Los Angeles

The Great Gatsby Christmas Holiday Gala

The Great Gatsby Christmas Holiday Gala

Please join us for our annual Christmas Holiday Gala Dinner. The evening will be a joyous time of friendship, holiday cheer, and storytelling from special guests; with music, dancing, our new fabulous Santa Claus, LA Opera, and, of course, chocolates. Wear your best Great Gatsby attire.

Venue:

The Beverly Hills Hotel

9641 Sunset Boulevard

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Phone: (626) 974 5429

Dec. 5, 2017

San Francisco

Christmas Party with FundraiserAfter-work party with drinks, music and a multi course sit-down dinner

Christmas Party with Fundraiser

After-work party with drinks, music and a multi course sit-down dinner

The Christmas auction is our only fundraising event of the year. We would like to invite you to join in our holiday festivities and encourage you to actively show your support for the Chamber’s efforts by donating prizes.
It would indeed be a pleasure to see your name on our donors’ list. Great prizes are up for grabs at the silent auction. We have the ever so popular Swiss Rail passes, iPad and many more wonderful items.

Venue:

Swissnex

Pier 17

San Francisco, CA 94111

Nov. 17, 2017

Boston

Annual Members Meeting

Annual Members Meeting

Venue: Harvard Faculty Club, Cambridge

Nov. 13, 2017

New York

Women-in-Business Panel Discussion: Women in Tech

Women-in-Business Panel Discussion: Women in Tech

The lack of diversity, or non-defaults, in the business of making technology is a problem in both the startup world and the established tech industry generally. We are excited to have successful women in the technology industry from different fields. Key questions will include: What are the current barriers facing women in the technology industry; and why role models are important to inspire more girls to enter the world of technology.

Venue:

Ernst & Young

5 Times Square

New York, NY 10036

Nov. 8, 2017

San Francisco

HWZ - University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration ZurichGet together after work – meet, enjoy, get connected

HWZ - University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich

Get together after work – meet, enjoy, get connected

Please join our next Stammtisch
We are very happy to co-host this Stammtisch together with s delegation from HWZ Zurich University.
Reception co-sponsored by Manuel P. Nappo, Swiss digital business pioneer
and Founder and Director of the HWZ Institute for Digital Business.

Hope to see you at the Stammtisch in San Francisco, where leading
Swiss-American professionals meet after work for a drink.
No RSVP required. This is a no host bar event.
PROPER HOTEL Lobby Bar
1100 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102

Nov. 4, 2017

New York

ICH BIN EXPAT Fair

ICH BIN EXPAT Fair

The ICH BIN EXPAT Fair is the first annual meeting point for the entire German speaking expat community in NYC and the businesses and organizations who service them.
Join about 40 exhibitors covering expat life related topics like housing, career development, education, tax, immigration, German, Swiss and Austrian products, and much more.

Why should I attend?
- Learn from our experts presenting on various topics of interest
- Gain instant access to resources and services
- Meet other expats and locals and expand your personal and professional network
- Discover what the Greater New York area has to offer
- Special offers from partners & amazing raffle prizes

Venue:

The Mezzanine

55 Broadway

New York, NY 10006

Nov. 2, 2017

New York

Population, Participation, Productivity: The First World's Challenge

Population, Participation, Productivity: The First World's Challenge

The Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce New York Chapter has the pleasure of inviting you to a presentation by Dr. Neal Soss, Vice Chairman, Research, Credit Suisse with a Q&A networking session and reception.

Neal M. Soss is the Vice Chairman, Research within the Investment Banking division at Credit Suisse in New York.
Prior to his current role, Neal was the Chief Economist within the Investment Bank. He joined the First Boston Corporation in 1984 from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he was a Vice President responsible for bank supervision and foreign relations. During a two-year leave from the NY Fed, he was assistant to Chairman Paul A. Volcker of the Federal Reserve Board. Neal's experience in Washington also includes two years as Director of the Banking Research and Economic Analysis Division in the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Neal has also held various positions in New York State government, including three years in the New York State Banking Department as both deputy and first deputy superintendent of banks. As Chief Economist in the office of Secretary to the Governor during the Carey administration, he acted as liaison between state economic regulation and promotion agencies and the Governor.
Neal received his B.A., summa cum laude, in Economics and Spanish from Williams College and both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Princeton University.

Venue:

Credit Suisse (Investment Banking), 10th Floor

Eleven Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10010

Oct. 26, 2017

San Francisco

Panel Discussion on: How to win in Global Entrepreneurship

Panel Discussion on: How to win in Global Entrepreneurship

What you will learn:
Start-Ups are Increasingly Global from Day 1. What does that mean for you as a Founder and the Early Executive Team?
AppAnnie, Wildfire Interactive and Beekeeper are three impressive global stories in different cycles of growth. Learn from their Founders and hear their stories.

Moderator
Mr. Philipp Stauffer
Founder, FYREFLY Venture Partners

Panelists
Mr. Cristian Grossmann
CEO – Beekeeper Inc.

Mr. Allan Chuard
Entrepreneur and Founder of Wildfire Interactive

Mr. Bertrand Schmitt
CEO - AppAnnie

Followed by drinks and some snacks

Oct. 25, 2017

New York

Women-in-Business Workshop: Leadership Through Story Telling

Women-in-Business Workshop: Leadership Through Story Telling

In today’s world of information overload, facts and data alone fall short.
Stories are a powerful delivery tool for information - one that can have an emotional impact and make a strong impression. We’re hardwired to be drawn to them and learn from them.
When a speaker connects business content to a narrative that is colorful, personal and relevant, something magical happens: the story mobilizes an audience to action. Whatever the aim is, storytelling is an essential tool for every leader.
In this interactive, 90-minute session, participants will explore what makes for a compelling story in a business setting, discuss an effective narrative structure, practice writing and sharing stories in a way that fosters the speaker-audience connection and come to understand how to tap their audiences’ imagination.

Venue:

Gibbons P.C.

One Pennsylvania Plaza, 37th Floor

New York, NY 10119

Oct. 24, 2017

New York

Master Class with Nespresso Coffee Farmers and Agronomists

Master Class with Nespresso Coffee Farmers and Agronomists

Please join us for an intimate Master Class event with Nespresso coffee farmers and agronomists who have come to New York from around the globe to receive Nespresso’s annual AAA Sustainable Quality Award. Over coffee and conversation, they will share with you their personal experiences in connection with Nespresso’s sustainability program. Following this truly unique moment, members are invited to enjoy a networking reception.

Venue:

Nespresso Flagship Boutique

935 Madison Ave (@ 74th St.)

New York, NY 10021

Oct. 19, 2017

New York

Luncheon and PresentationThe U.S. – Swiss Relationship: Looking Back and Looking to the Future

Luncheon and Presentation

The U.S. – Swiss Relationship: Looking Back and Looking to the Future

Please join us for a Luncheon and Presentation Featuring Markus U. Diethelm Group General Counsel and Member of the Group Executive Committee, UBS Group AG and Chairman of the Swiss Advisory Council of the American Swiss Foundation on The U.S. – Swiss Relationship: Looking Back and Looking to the Future

Thursday, October 19, 12:30 pm

The University Club
1 W 54th Street
New York, New York

Oct. 12, 2017

Los Angeles

An Evening Honoring the Esteemed Larry KingAmerican Television and Radio Host

An Evening Honoring the Esteemed Larry King

American Television and Radio Host

Larry King’s work has been recognized with awards including two Peabodys and 10 Cable American Cinema Editors (ACE) Awards. He began as a local Florida journalist and radio interviewer in the 1950s and 1960s and became prominent as an all-night national radio broadcaster starting in 1978. From 1985 to 2010, he hosted the nightly interview television program Larry King Live on CNN. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1989. He currently hosts Larry King Now on Hulu and RT America during the week, and on Thursdays he hosts Politicking with Larry King, a weekly political talk show which airs in the evening on the same two channels. Larry King was born on November 19, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York City, NY, USA as Lawrence Harvey Zieger. He has been married to Shawn Ora Engermann since September 5, 1997. They have two children. Mr. King has written 4 books and was awarded a Star on
the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His parents were both Jewish immigrants and he changed his name from Ziegler to King when he was doing acting work.

Venue:

The Beverly Hills Hotel

9641 Sunset Boulevard

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Phone: (626) 974 5429

Sept. 27, 2017

New York

EACC Fall Networking Cruise

EACC Fall Networking Cruise

Join us for a dynamic evening of exclusive networking and beautiful views. More than 300 international professionals and friends of the European-American Chambers of Commerce are expected to come together for a fantastic evening along the Hudson River that will include open bar, dinner, and mingling with international executives!